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MMC 911 Introduction to News Writing. Spring 2012 Session 11 Dr. Alma Kadragic. Tonight’s program. Presentations from Teams 1, 2, 3 on Local Version of International Story Writing Exercise #5 – last one! No Class April 25. Academic Writing & Research. Free to you, only this time
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MMC 911 Introduction to News Writing Spring 2012 Session 11 Dr. Alma Kadragic
Tonight’s program • Presentations from Teams 1, 2, 3 on Local Version of International Story • Writing Exercise #5 – last one! • No Class April 25
Academic Writing & Research • Free to you, only this time • In future, students will have to pay for this subject • Karen will help with you your final paper – follow her timing • Extension on final paper in 910 – June 15 is absolute deadline – for those who have attended Karen’s course
Format for all stories • 12 pt Calibri or Arial font • Single space; double space between paragraphs • No indenting for paragraphs • No bold letters • Title same size as text • Full name at top of paper • Make sure computer set left to right, not right to left
Team Reports #1 Team 1: Anastasia, Nada, Shumaila Story: Team 2: Anni, Jaidaa, Karthik Story: Team 3: Ethar and Ali Story:
Team Reports #1 – cont. Template for team report – 15 minutes total • Begin by describing international story – be specific • Continue with explanation of local version • Describe interviews • Describe research • Explain what you would do to continue/expand the story if you had more time
Team Reports #1 – cont. 2 • Prepare slides with care • Time presentations • Make actual presentation several times before class • Presentations must be ready when you arrive to class • First round of presentations in 910 was practice • Now you can do the real thing
Team Reports #2 • Due May 2 • Same teams or new ones? • Teams select what they will present to the class • Each team presentation is 15 minutes long • Slides should look professional
Writing Assignment #5 This is your chance to discuss the MMC program so far; this summer, newbies are enrolling. You are the veterans who survived the slow start and have the experience that they don’t • What are three things you would like to see continued in MMC? • What are three things you would like to change or add? Use at least two paragraphs for your comments
Upcoming Events May 6 Sky News Arabia launches; located at twofour54, Abu Dhabi May 8-9 Arab Media Forum; register at http://www.arabmediaforum.ae/en/registration.aspx
For Week 12 • No class in 910 or 911 Week of April 25 – work on 910 papers and finish readings • Time to work on Team Reports 2 in 911
MMC911 Introduction to News Writing That’s it for tonight See you Monday and/or Wednesday, April 30 or May 2